Luka Modric’s iconic spell at Real Madrid ended about two weeks ago after 13 years. During that time, the renowned midfielder won as many as 28 trophies with Los Blancos, including four La Ligas and six Champions Leagues. On top of everything, he became the first Croat to win the Ballon d’Or in 2018.And while many players on the verge of retirement go to the Middle East or the United States to finish their careers, Modric (at the age of 39?!) has replaced one world giant with another, as he is officially a new AC Milan player!It’s official: Luka Modrić is Rossonero ❤️🖤 #WelcomeModrić pic.twitter.com/ur2atXySas— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 14, 2025 As the Serie A side announced on their official website, the player signed a one-year deal with an option for a one-year extension and will wear #14 – the same number he wore during his time with Tottenham Hotspur.He’ll undoubtedly bring an immense experience to Massimiliano Allegri’s squad, fill the gap in the midfield that’s left after Tijjani Reijnders’ move to Man City, and will be a valuable asset in a title race the Rossoneri hope for.’Hurricane Theo’ has arrived! Al Hilal rub their hands with gleeThis way, Milan became Modric’s sixth career club, after the Croatian Dinamo Zagreb and Inter Zapresic, the Bosnian Zrinjski Mostar, and the aforementioned Real Madrid and Tottenham.At the same time, the 39-year-old will become the 12th Croatian at San Siro, with some of the most popular Rossoneri from this Balkan country being Zvonimir Boban, Dario Simic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Kalinic, Ante Rebic, and Mario Mandzukic.##NAJAVA_MECA_9014507##
